I am in LOVE with this Carry Yarn Tote! I crochet a lot in the car with my husband when he drives around for work and I ALWAYS get my yarn all tangled up and it is just super annoying! So now when I go in the car or sit on the couch or go the the park with the kids, I just take my tote and have everything I need! The yarn doesn’t get tangled it… it’s so nice! So just remember….
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This tote is pretty easy to make. I’d like to say I made it in a certain amount of time, but let’s face it, most my projects take days no matter what because I have to start and stop so many times with the kids. But at least it’s easy right? : )
There are so special things about this tote bag! You pull the yarn right through the side of the bag (my favorite part), there is storage for the crochet hooks on the side and there is a pouch in the back so you can carry any patterns or a notebook to write new patterns on! Below you can see how the yarn stacks right on top of each other inside the bag!
Supplies
- 1 yard of a Canvas Material
- ¼ yard Fabric to print on
- Coordinating Thread
- Small Grommets - mine came from Joann's
- 1 sheet Sticky Back Fusible Web
- Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Printable
Cut List
- 2 - 18.5” x 15.5” pieces (front and back)
- 1 - 52.5” x 7” (this will be your 3 sides)
- 1 - 5” x 7” (slots for crochet hooks)
- 1 - 15.5” x 12” (back pocket)
- 2 – 5” x 34” (straps)
Instructions
1. Print the “Keep Calm” printable onto your fabric and set this aside.
Here is an easy tutorial on How to Print on Fabric.
The file of the printable is set up for a full sheet of paper, so if you want it smaller then you will need to resize it.
2. Take your back panel and your back pocket pieces and hem to tops of each (½” seam allowance)
Put the back pocket on top of the back panel and sew a basting stitch up the sides lining up the 3 raw edges. (set aside)
3. Take your front panel and hem the top of it (½” seam allowance). Now we are going to attach our Keep Calm sign. Once it is the size you want stick the fusible web to the fabric you printed on, center it on your front panel, and follow the instructions of the fusible web. I then sewed a zig zag around the border of the fabric.
4. Take your side panel piece and hem both the short edges (½” seam allowance). Then take your piece for the crochet hook slots and hem the top and bottom of it. Then, measure down to where the the side panel meets the bottom of the front panel and top stitch it to the side, then sew straight lines down to create your “slots” Then line it up and pin it, right sides together, to the side of your front panel. Your side panel will wrap around to create both sides as well as the bottom, it is one long piece.
6. The sew around using a ⅜” Seam allowance, make sure to backstitch at the beginning and end.
7. Now attached your back panel the same way you did the front, right sides together. Sew around the 3 sides. This will be the view of the inside.
8. Now we are going to enclose the raw edges. On the right side of the bag start with the two bottom seams and pinch them together. Press and sew. Once you do the two bottom sides, then do the 4 side seams.
9. Now we are going to work on the straps.
Take your strap pieces you cut out and fold them over ½” on each side and press, then fold in half lengthwise and press. Top stitch all the away along each side.
10. I made my straps kind of long because I tend to carry a lot of things so it just worked for me… you can shorten them though if you like.
Once you are done with that, line them up where you want them at sew it on the inside of your tote. Sew a square and then an X through the square for stability.
11. Now on the side opposite your crochet hook slots, attach the grommets. I spaced mine out eve
There you have it! Your new yarn tote bag! As always, if you ever have any questions when using my tutorials, just leave a comment and make sure there is a way for me to get back with you… or just email me, and I would be HAPPY to help! : )
Cheri
I love the yarn tote! I am inspired to make one myself!
Thanks for sharing!
Cheri
Carrie
Cute and practical! Thanks.
Johanson Family
honestly girl, I would be more surprised if you DIDNT get to the next round!! You never disappoint!!!
Have I told you lately, that I love ya!?
Erin of Salvaged Whimsy
Your tote is so cute and I love how "handy" it is...if only I could knit. But I had to comment because I love what you wrote about projects taking forever because of starting and stopping for the kids...oh, I hear ya there, sister! Mine are 1 and 2...just writing this comment has been taken 10 minutes!
Thanks for stopping by and for the invite to your weekly party, I'll try to make it this week! Take care 🙂
Bronwyn
This is the perfect tote bag. I think I may make one for my mother's upcoming b-day. I love the graphics - perfect for this carry-all!
Tutus & Tea Parties
I love this...so much! I don't sew...but I'll have to ask, maybe even beg my mom to make this for me!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
This bag is such a great idea! It's so fun following along with OMTWI, good luck with it!
Feral Turtle
This is such an awesome idea! I pinned this. I would like to make one for my sister in-law! Thanks for sharing.
beachcomber
love the tote!!
new follower..cheryl x
Katie
Love this! There are a couple friends I should totally make this for!
--Katie
@Creatively Living
Alisha @ Crafty Brooklyn Army Wife
I just started knitting and this is a great tutorial!! TFS!! I am stopping by from delicate Construction linky party. I am also your newest follower here, google+ and Pinterest.
Pam
I have never seen a bag with holes for the wool. Ingenious!!! You have thought of everything. A great tutorial.
AmieAnn
This is awesome! I am going to have to attempt to make one of these for my MIL who loves to knit and drags her yarn EVERYWHERE! Congrats on making it to the next round.. you rock!
Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo party.. can't wait to see what you share next!
Jen-CraftOManiac
shared this on my COM-FB page. So darn cute. winks, jen
Our Delightful Home
Amazing job, Thanks for sharing!
~Mrs. Delightful
ourdelighftulhome.blogspot.com
Ann @ Suburban Prairie Homemaker
BRILLIANT! I LOVE this saying! I'm definitely going to have to give the pattern a go. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Evelene S
I 2nd Ann Brilliant!
Michelle
That is SUCH a great idea!
Emily @ 52 Mantels
Such a great bag! I love love love it!
Thanks so so much for linking up to my first party!! I really appreciate you sharing your awesome creativity!
Karen
you should sell these on esty! i'd buy one 🙂
Pat
Love this idea! I am an avid knitting/crochet fan ~ and this is just the kind of bag I need, will be making one up soon 🙂
quilary
Great tutorial - I have a friend whose birthday is coming up - this is perfect for her. Thanks for sharing 🙂
CSI girl
Cute, Katie. I hope you will link this up this week for the yarn project challenge. This is perfect for that.Hope all is well!!!XOXODee, the CSI Girl
Emily @SweetlyScrapped
That is so awesome! I LOVE the grommets on the side
Beansieleigh
Wow! A CUTE tote, and an awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing how to make this, and have a great weekend! ~tina
Sue
What a fabulous tutorial. Thank you for sharing it.
pricillaprecise
Your idea for this bag reminds me of the Beehive my Mom had in the 1950's - it was a blue plastic beehive with a screw-on bottom, and holes in the top for the wools to be threaded through. In those days we bought skeins of wool and hand-rolled them ourselves, so the wool pulled from the outside - which meant the ball of wool rolled off on its' own mission! Your idea is great. Hope you don't mind if I make a suggestion - to prevent the wool from pulling back into the bag if it is not in use, you might sew on a button below each grommets on which to wind the loose end of the wool. Margaret.
Dragonfly Pond
This tote is brillent....can not wait to make one for myself, and perhaps one for my sister....
Dragonfly Pond
Was just thinking, when I make mine, I think I will add a flap to the top some how, to keep everything in, and perhaps dust, dirt and little fingers out !!!!
Mary M. Dye
love this site. easy instructions to follow
Katie
Thank you!
Randi - Dukes and Duchesses
What a brilliant design! I don't know how I haven't seen this post before but I love it ... the grommets are SO smart!
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Tammy
I love this!!! Thank you so very much for the pattern! I will definately be making one of these bags...or two, or three...lol
Darcy Mallany-Stanley
I love your bag. The grommets on the side of the bag make it! Thank you for sharing it.
Katie
Thanks Darcy! : )
Fiona
I can't figure out how to do the sides/bottom. it ends up looking horrible. do you have any detailed directions on how to do those corners. so frustrated 🙁
Thank you
Fiona
I figured it out, Thank you for your reply. Was trying to make it squared before doing the enclosing seam, haha. sharing your tutorial on my Facebook page 🙂